2003 Subaru Legacy vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 3,823 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (178 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2003 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2003 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Subaru Legacy | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Subaru | Porsche |
| Model | Legacy | 911 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
